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Anil Jhalli photo Tunes in Time, made up of Richard McGrath, centre, lead vocalist and guitarist, Jim Bossart, left, on the bass and Ed Sexton on the guitar, perform an outdoor show on Windeyer Crescent for residents in Kanata Lakes. The trio performed an array of classic tunes for people who attended the show, while the Kanata Greenspace Protection Coalition, the group that helped spearhead the event, continued fundraising efforts.
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BY ANIL JHALLI at A.Y. Jackson Secondary “We can tell people, we School. “It’s really hard to made that, and that’s our A design from a local wrap my head around the design and just feel proud teenager has been chosen fact that our design was of what we have done,” by Ottawa Public Health chosen because we know said Kiara. “We couldn’t (OPH) to be featured as a there is a lot of talented believe when we got the mural in three locations people in Ottawa.” call. Still kind of in shock across Canada’s capital. While she’s relieved that and just looking forward OPH put a call out in early all the hard work paid off, to see it go up.” September to Ottawa’s ar- Naylissa admitted to being Kiara comes from a fam- tistic community to submit a little nervous to having ily of artists, and said she ideas for temporary murals her work seen by so many “can’t imagine doing any- depicting life in the capital people. thing else” when she gets during COVID-19. “There could be an art older. She hopes to pur- Kiara Whitney, 15, critic or someone that sue some kind of artistic of Glen Cairn and her finds something wrong media after she’s finished friend Naylissa Aristed of with it,” said Naylissa. “ I high school. Gatineau submitted a de- mean, we were constantly Kiara has been creating sign. It was eventually cho- working on it, and making chalk art in the Glen Cairn sen as one of three that will changes and tweaking this Community along sid- be made into murals and and tweaking that. But we walks and parks, support- displayed in the Byward wanted to really pay trib- ing the Black Lives Matter Market for a few weeks. It ute to the frontline health movement. will then make its way to workers who are sacrificing “I feel free and just draw- two other, yet to be decided themselves during COVID ing and creating things spots in Ottawa. and we hope people like it.” helps me express myself,” “We worked really hard at Kiara said once the mural said the Glen Cairn teen. Photo courtesy of Kiara Whitney this for a few weeks,” said is unveiled for the public, a [email protected] This mural design created by Glen Cairn’s own Kiara Whitney and her friend Naylissa Aristed Kiara, a grade ten student sense of pride will kick in. was chosen by Ottawa Public Health and will be showcased at three locations across Ottawa. Take a break from the cold with us! Put the shovel away! Don’t worry about grocery shopping, cooking, or home maintenance; instead, take a well-deserved break this winter. Enjoy great company, delicious chef-prepared meals, fun activities, and a carefree lifestyle. Your fully furnished suite awaits! *Offer is available for new residents who move in with us on or before February 28th, 2021. Other conditions apply.
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punks across our city is understand that they rep- hitting them hard and fast. resent the city when they Op-Ed: O-Train graffiti is bad omen The response means are building our taxpayer cleaning up graffiti as funded projects. This may driven by the motive to unfortunate situation, southern OTrain exten- quickly and as frequent- be a small issue on a mas- profit from the contractu- you would think that the sion, I have been watch- ly as possible in order to sive project but the slow al arrangement. The pub- private sector contractors ing with great interest as push back on their crimi- response to graffiti is a bad lic sector is propelled by for the north-south OTrain the infrastructure project nal conduct. In short the omen for the relationship the goal to have value for extension would want to moves forward. war on graffiti means fast between the contractor money in all their initia- put their best foot forward I was recently mortified action to clean up the and the city. I would have tives. In other words, the given the public’s overall to see graffiti appear on the mess. expected that the graffiti goal for the taxpayer is to malaise. The OTrain ex- OTrain overpass that was This pro-active strategy would have been cleaned purchase a quality product tension is a large and im- under construction on is frustrating but neces- in days rather the weeks or service at the best price. portant project that will Leitrim Road. Admittedly sary to preserve clean to show a pride of owner- Much work goes into the provide much needed the vandalism was an un- and healthy neighbour- ship and principled com- BY STEVE DESROCHES public sector procurement transit and transportation fortunate crime beyond hoods. Needless to say I mitment to the city’s war @SteveDesroches process to ensure that the relief to Ottawa’s airport the contractor’s control. was stunned that graffiti on graffiti. taxpayer is best served and the growing south Like many residents, I was allowed to flourish on Pandemic aside there are It is hard to know what the from start to finish. A con- end. Our entire city bene- would have hoped that the the contractor’s OTrain many reliable graffiti re- relationship will be like be- tract bidder “on paper” fits from relieving conges- graffiti punks would have overpass for more than moval service providers. tween private sector ven- may not be all that they tion and gridlock around spared the new project two weeks. The contrac- There is really no excuse dors who provide a range appear to be once they are our shared airport. from their useless public tor’s response was em- for the delayed clean-up of products and services to awarded the contract. We The OTrain expansion vandalism. barrassing and much too and the taxpayers deserve the city of Ottawa. Some all know too well that there is a high profile project The city of Ottawa’s slow. I hate to say it but the better. Let’s hope this is city contracts are small have been some trouble- and one would think that overall approach to graf- graffiti punks won the day not a precursor for future and other infrastructureYour some and unacceptable the project’s leadershipKANATA fiti is tough but effective. because of the slow and problems and contractor and construction projects contractor performance would want to showWEST that CARLETON Property owners must cavalier response by the grief. run Communityin the millions to bil- results with the private they are the best atOTTAWA their SOUTHclean up the graffiti in a contractor. Steve Desroches is a for- lions of dollars. Your Communitysector Newspaper LRT builder. Voicetrade. Having fought hard timely fashion. The key The private sector mer Ottawa city council- The private sector is In the aftermath of this at the council table for the to combating the graffiti project leaders need to lor and deputy-mayor.
Your KANATA Publisher & Managing Editor...... Michael Wollock ext. 107 STITTSVILLE & RICHMOND Editor...... John Curry 613-458-6423 Community WEST CARLETON Reporters...... Erin McCracken ext. 106 Your Community Newspaper Voice Anil Jhalli ext. 105 Advertising...... Barry Silverman 613-862-5970 Published by Ottawa Community Voice Publishing Company Inc., © Entire content of this newspaper Mike Stoodley 613-858-4895 613-45VOICE (458-6423), Suite 114, 4043 Carling Ave., Ottawa, ON K2K 2A4 is Copyrighted October 15, 2020 Mita Patel 647-655-3691 Letters/Opinion Community Voice - October 15, 2020 5 Letter to the editor: The message is loud and clear, but the developers aren’t listening It’s time developers re- completion of an exist- valued and protected alize that people want ing community.” -the maintenance of Fall has arrived in Kanata South. I hope you had a urban green spaces. Not The addition of 1,544 greenspace and the high relaxing Thanksgiving with your household bubble! more concrete. homes is a community quality of life will en- With the COVID-19 pandemic in the second wave, Yet ClubLink, Minto in its own right. hance the attractiveness Ottawa Public Health has asked everyone to be vigilant Communities and It is wholly incom- of the city for business when it comes to following rules and regulations. Mask Richcraft Homes are ig- patible with the exist- development wearing is now mandatory in all public places and on all noring community pro- ing neighbourhoods. Health and safety is- transit vehicles. tests and the city’s legal Consider that the cur- sues are being glossed For the latest information on COVID-19 and what objections, pushing rent density of homes/ over. An Environmental is being done to prevent the spread, please visit their plans to destroy hectare in Beaverbrook Site Assessment confirms File photo ottawapublichealth.ca the Kanata Lakes Golf Jenna Fyfe. is 7.8 and is 9.3 in Kanata widespread mercury Course. Lakes. contamination. There The siege to develop master-planned commu- Density in the proposal is no assessment that MICHAEL COWPLAND EXTENSION the 70.9 hectares of roll- nity that values the envi- is 21.6 homes/hectare, confirms that the site is This project would see Michael Cowpland Drive ing fairways and mature ronment and recreation. an increase of 132 per- safely remediable given connect with Terry Fox Drive, giving those coming from trees started in 2019, with If Covid has taught us cent. This is not a gentle its location in a fully de- Bridlewood another option in and out of the community. plans for 1,500 apart- anything, it’s the impor- intensification. veloped community. To have your say, please contact Novatech’s Greg ments, townhomes and tance of access to the The proposal fails mis- The area contains im- MacDonald at [email protected] or the single homes on small outdoors. erably to allocate any portant naturalized city’s Project Manager, Mike Giampa at Mike.Giampa@ lots. Kanata Lakes and land for basic commu- stormwater management ottawa.ca Recently, ClubLink sub- Beaverbrook residents nity services that 5,000 with lands and ponds to mitted a second plan, in- walk, run, cycle, ski and new residents will re- provide drainage. This creasing the density to snowshoe for hours quire. Roads will be system was created in 2021 BUDGETPUBLIC MEETING 1,544 units and offering across the course and packed, schools will be the 80’s to support the The city is now budget planning for 2021 and we want less green space. linked parklands and for- overcrowded and access Kanata Lakes residential to hear from you! The developers and est trails. to foot and bike travel to development and ad- On October 28th at 7 p.m., myself along with Kanata ClubLink argue their pro- Bad development work in Kanata North will dress extensive surface North Councillor Jenna Sudds and Stittsville Councillor posal will “gently intensi- should not rip out the be impeded. groundwater and flood- Glen Gower will be holding a virtual budget Q&A fy an existing community green heart of Kanata The newest ClubLink ing risk in neighbouring session that is open to the public. This session will also in a sensitive manner.” North. proposal suggests this Beaverbrook. include Mayor Watson and our city’s Treasurer, Wendy Nonsense. And yes, there is more space is “underutilized” Given the City of Stephanson. Residents have band- than enough room to and a “unique opportu- Ottawa’s acknowledge- For more information about the upcoming 2021 Virtual ed together to fight this meet the housing de- nity for redevelopment”. ment of a climate change Budget Meeting, please visit my website. abomination, arguing mand. More than 9,000 These statements are en- crisis in April 2019; how the application destroys homes have already tirely inconsistent with can the important contri- a rare urban gem, the been approved in Kanata the strategic directions butions of over 70 hect- HYDRO ONE “green heart” of Kanata North and nearby West of Ottawa’s Official Plan, ares of grass, plants and Residents who live near or use the Hydro corridor in the North. Carleton. which states: trees be ignored? The Bridlewood area may notice some Hydro One crews in This is Bill Teron’s ClubLink, Minto and - infill and redevelop- trees and abundant wild- there this month. Hydro One is re-seeding a portion of award-winning “garden Richcraft suggest the ment will be compatible life should be protected. this area with a fast-growing pollinator mix. The pollinator community” which has proposal is a “new devel- with the existing context Developers must not mix will provide a habitat for bees, butterfl ies and wildlife drawn people to live, opment on vacant land in or planned function of be allowed to ignore a and will help to fi ll up the area with low to the ground fast work and play since designated growth areas the area 40-year-old agreement growing vegetation. the ‘60s. It’s a mature that contributes to the - green spaces will be to maintain the course as greenspace, trampling REMEMBRANCE DAY the interests of residents. Professional Corporation A better future for our Royal Canadian Legion, Kanata Branch 638A, will AdamMillerKelly Lawyers city and neighbourhoods hold a virtual Remembrance Day ceremony on Monday, requires looking back at November 9 at 11 a.m. To participate, please see the St Providing legal the vision of Bill Teron: Paul’s Anglican Church website. services to Designing a Garden City For details regarding the event on the 11th, please visit Kanata-Stittsville where residents live, the Kanata Legion website. and surrounding work and play. Planners now call this a 15-minute areas for more neighbourhood. A model Please visit my website at than 30 years. we should embrace. www.councillorallanhubley.ca for Mary Miller Jennifer Gaspar Robert Pacan It’s time to choose updates and you can reach me by email at green over concrete and Real Estate | Mortgages | Wills & Estates | Small Business Matters congestion. [email protected] or for more urgent matters, please Gateway Business Park | 300 March Rd., Suite 601, Kanata, ON K2K 2E2 Jenna Fyfe is a Kanata contact my offi ce at 613-580-2752. Phone: 613-592-6290 | amk-law.ca Lakes resident. 6 October 15, 2020 - Community Voice News City, councillor seeking feedback on sidewalk proposal
BY ANIL JHALLI permitting, the city plans chooses this route. . on installing a pedestrian “Should the sidewalk go The City of Ottawa is crosswalk at Julie Payette in, it would be impera- asking for public input Elementary School. tive to put in a stop sign regarding a sidewalk pro- “I am sorry to say, but there as currently all chil- posal for Halton Terrace I think the City needs to dren going to that school in Morgan’s Grant. go back and look at the walk safely on the side- City staff, along with cost associated with this walk on the same side of Kanata North Councillor project,” said Clifford the school so many more Jenna Sudds collaborated Wardle, a nearby resi- children would be cross- for a joint virtual public dent and member of the ing at that Halton/Brady information session re- Briarbrook-Brookside intersection than before,” garding the sidewalk plan Morgan’s Grant he added. on Tuesday, October 4. Community Association. Coun. Sudds said she’s The City is looking build “I know it’s an early esti- been in contact contact a sidewalk on the south- mate, but if I am calculat- with staff at the nearby side of Halton Terrace, ing correctly, this could schools and confirmed from Newcastle Avenue be a lot more than what is they have been asking to Flamborough Way. being proposed.” for the southside side- The project was identi- Wardle is alluding to the walk to be completed to fied as a need in 2013 in fact he believes more trees help with safety concerns phase one of Ottawa’s will be impacted, while re- being addressed. Pedestrian Policy Plan, cent installations by Bell “Our priority is the safety which states that collec- and its enhanced Internet of the kids who are going tor roads should have a service in Morgan’s Grant to these nearby schools,” pedestrian sidewalk on “will most certainly be continued Coun. Sudds. both sides of the street. affected.” There are also “This has been identified According to the City’s fire hydrants that will be as a need already and the presentation made to impacted, and will most schools have seen their participants during the likely need relocation, fair share of challenges virtual public meeting, potentially causing distri- when it comes to safety.” once the sidewalk is com- bution to the area’s water Sudds said she is also pleted, it will provide safer services. hearing from nearby resi- access to nearby schools “Will be Bell be com- dents who will be impact- that include Julie Payette pensated, because they ed by construction, many Public School and Jack will most certainly have of them concerned with Donahue Public, while to come back and fix the property value and losing giving better access to two work they have done,” driveway space. parks in close proximity continued Wardle. “What “This is a tough issue to as well as safer access to about the people who will dissect, and I assumed a nearby transit routes. have disruptions to their new sidewalk would be City staff projects to service, will they be com- well received because spend anywhere between pensated? There are so there are so many kids $300,000-$500,000 on the many questions. The City there,” added the council- sidewalk, and construc- needs to figure this plan lor. “We want to continue tion could begin in late out better. Just doesn’t to hear feedback and wel- 2022. make sense to me.” come comments and con- According to City staff, The intersection at cerns that residents may the project requires two Halton Terrace and Brady have.” street trees to be removed Avenue is a major cross- City planners are asking and placed elsewhere, ing area for children going residents for feedback while other trees are to to the Julie Payette French by completing an online be protected during the School and for certain survey by October 31. The construction process. hours of the day there is survey can be found at ot- Other features of the a crossing guard present tawa.ca/haltonterrace. project include a tactical when available. Comments can be sent to walking surface indica- Wardle believes a stop Jessica Lloy, the City plan- tor, used to warn people sign is a better alternative ner on the file, at Jessica. of potential hazards in- than a pedestrian cross- [email protected]. cluding vehicular traf- walk, which could poten- [email protected] fic. Additional funding tially cost more if the city
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EXTENSION OF MICHAEL COWPLAND DRIVE City of Ottawa SECOND NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION
PROJECT DECRIPTION The proposed extension of Michael Cowpland Drive is included in Schedule E of the City of Ottawa Offi cial Plan and in the Transportation Master Plan. The project is a Schedule B proj- ect and has fulfi lled Phase 1 - 3 of the Municipal Class EA process. Planning of this roadway extension has progressed through the Municipal Class EA process, of which four (4) alignment alternatives were evaluated. As a result of the evaluation, a preferred alternative has been identifi ed which is shown in Figure 1 below. Figure 1 Preferred Alignment
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, speaking at the podium, is joined by Jerry Dias, left, the national president of Unifor, Navdeep Bains, right, the minister of innovation, science and industry and Anita Anand, the minister of public services and procurement, for a funding announcement from the Ford Connectivity and Innovation Centre on Palladium Drive on The Project File Document, plans and other information are available for review by following October 8. The federal and provincial governments are committing nearly $300 million each the address link below. You will need to type the address into your browser, or contact Greg to help the automotive giant upgrade its assembly plant in Oakville to make electric cars. MacDonald at [email protected] and a hyperlink will be emailed to you. Address to Project File: http://novatech-eng.com/mcext.html Should you wish to discuss the project in person, please contact Greg MacDonald (contact Community association elects information below). Should you wish to talk to the City project manager, contact information is below. new president during AGM PUBLIC INPUT Subject to comments received as a result of this public consultation, the Project File will be BY ANIL JHALLI the KHCA having to cancel fi nalized, and a Notice of Study Completion will be issued. Persons will be given a 30-day many events and programs review period of the fi nal documents. If concerns arise regarding the documents, which cannot be resolved with the person or party of interest, that person or party may request the Minister The Katimavik-Hazeldean planned in 2020. of the Environment, Conservation and Parks to order a change in the project status and require Community Association Her goal is to keep a higher level of assessment under an Individual Environmental Assessment process referred to (KHCA) has named its new Katimavik residents en- as a Part II Order. Reasons must be provided for this request. Requests must be received by the president. gaged. She hopes to work Minister within 30 calendar days of the public consultation date of Project Completion, which Hayley Bennett, who with the KHCA executive will be advertised in the next version of the local paper. The contact information for the Minister helped launched the suc- to get creative, think out- is provided below: cessful KatimaKids sports Anil Jhalli photo side the box and plan some Honorable Jeff Yurek program and served as the Hayley Bennett. events that can be safe Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks KHCA’s vice president, was and use social distancing College Park 5th Floor, 777 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario named the community as- past president measures. 414-314-6790 • [email protected] sociation’s newest president “I’m pretty excited and “We have a really good at the group’s virtual general am thankful that people group of people with great PROJECT CONTACTS meeting on October 5. thought I’d be a good presi- ideas, and I am really look- Should you wish to contact the municipality and/or the consultant, contact information is as Bennett takes over from dent,” said Bennett after ing forward to working Steve Anderson, who in- learning she had been nom- with this executive,” said Mike Giampa, P.Eng. Greg MacDonald, P.Eng. formed the KHCA execu- inated by several commu- Bennett. City of Ottawa Project Manager Novatech Engineering Consultants Ltd. tive in September that he nity members for the role of Bennett takes over the as- [email protected] [email protected] wasn’t seeking re-election KHCA president. sociation’s presidency on (613) 580-2424 ext. 23657 (613) 254-9643 ext. 279 after serving two terms. Bennett knows the COVID- November 1. (613) 890-9705 Cell Anderson will continue to 19 pandemic has brought [email protected] be part of the association as its share of challenges, with News Community Voice - October 15, 2020 9 Life is better, TOGETHER.
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BY ANIL JHALLI nearly $26,000 for the programs. More than 95% of residents, their family and friends cause over the last 12 years. “He is quite active with feel their Chartwell residence has taken important measures A longtime member of “I know how impor- how he gets out there and to keep them safe during COVID-19.* the Kanata-Hazeldean tant it is and I’m lucky to collects money,” said Tom Lions Club (KHLC) has have Kane who helps me Feltmate, a fellow Kanata- * Chartwell’s Listening to Serve You Better Survey, 2020, from almost 13,500 respondents. raised nearly $900 in sup- get around,” said Henry, Hazeldean Lions Club port of guide dogs. who participated this member. “His health isn’t Book your personalized virtual or on-site tour Peter Henry, who cur- year by walking around the best these days but he rently serves as the vice the Chartwell Retirement still finds a way to raise today at 613-416-7863 or chartwell.com president of the Glen Resident in Shirley’s money that is needed. Cairn based service club, Brooke where he is a resi- It’s pretty astonishing to along with his guide dog, dent. “I am happy to just witness. CHARTWELL EMPRESS KANATA Kane, participated in the walk around every year Henry asks friends and 170 McGibbon Drive, Kanata 2020 Ottawa Lions Pet Valu for a good cause. It keeps family for support. He also Walk for Dog Guides. The me active and keeps Kane goes to Saunders Farm in CHARTWELL KANATA walk was held virtually this active.” Munster where he spends 20 Shirley’s Brook Drive, Kanata year due to the COVID-19 The fundraiser start- as much as seven hours a pandemic. ed in 1985 in support of day chatting with people CHARTWELL RIVERPARK Henry raised $840 dollars the Lions Foundation and encouraging them to 1 Corkstown Road, Nepean for the dog guides initia- of Canada Dog Guide pet Kane. while explain- tive this year. He has been School located in Oakville, ing to them the cause for CHARTWELL STILLWATER CREEK participating in the walk ON. The school relies which he is raising money. 2018 Robertson Road, Nepean since 2008, the year he re- solely on donations to op- For more information, CHARTWELL STONEHAVEN ceived his first guide dog erate and the walk is one visit walkfordogguides. from the Lions Foundation way in which the school com. 70 Stonehaven Drive, Kanata of Canada. He has raised raises funds to support its [email protected] 10 October 15, 2020 - Community Voice News Location in Bridlewood becomes drop Just Listed Buying or selling? off point for Kanata Food Cupboard SOLD LISTING% Nothing beats experience. COMMISION BY ANIL JHALLI Call me today! 1 Beginning this week, the building that houses the 613-203-2348 Bridlewood Community [email protected] Church and the Pathway *based on 5% commission Church Kanata now is PROFESSIONAL SERVICE DOESN’T a permanent donation HAVE TO BE EXPENSIVE! point for the Kanata Food Cupboard. The site is located at 2 Stonehaven Drive. “We are always looking for ways of how we can help serve our communi- ty, especially now during a pandemic,” said Allan Day, a board member of the Bridlewood Community Church. “There’s not much we are able to do, but we Anil Jhalli photo can still help our commu- Lydia Jewell, left, joins Joey Day, centre and her husband, Josh, right, in sorting donations for nity and people who need the Kanata Food Cupboard on Saturday, October 3 in the parking lot of 2 Stonehaven Drive help.” in Bridlewood. Cara-Leigh Wyllie, the Kanata Food Cupboard’s manager of operations and volunteer coordina- tion, said volunteers from SAFELY ACCEPTING the two church groups NEW RESIDENTS contacted the Kanata Spend Food Cupboard in hopes of stetting up a perma- this Winter nent donation bin for the Kanata North based Together charity. “They do a lot of food with Us drives for us, so this was DESJARDINS MUTUAL FUNDS INVESTIGATION Starting at just Toronto law fi rm Investigation Counsel PC is investigating a potential a natural fit,” said Wyllie. class action for Canadian investors who invested in any of the following “We are always happy Desjardins mutual funds: $75/day when groups contact us and ask if they can set • Desjardins Canadian Equity Growth Fund • Melodia Diversifi ed Income Portfolio up a bin for donations. • Desjardins Canadian Equity Fund • Chorus II Conservative Portfolio It might be cold outside but it's warm and • Melodia Moderate Growth Portfolio • Chorus II Balanced Income Portfolio friendly inside at Wildpine Residence. 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Anil Jhalli photo Phyllis Kiss, left, joins her friend Patricia Taylor for fish and chips at the Kanata branch of the Royal Canadian Legion on Friday, September 18. As a second wave of COVID-19 hits the capital, the Legion executive has decided to suspend the Fish and Chips operations for the foreseeable future. Legion officials suspend popular event
BY ANIL JHALLI Bill Molnar, the chair of the member said numbers Kanata branch of the Royal for the grand opening As a second wave of Canadian Legion’s reopen- were good, but as COVID COVID-19 sweeps through ing committee. “Everyone cases spiked, many peo- Canada’s capital, the exec- said that a second wave was ple became weary and utive of the Kanata Branch coming…so right now, it’s worried about attending of the Royal Canadian a wait and see approach.” gatherings. Legion has made the deci- Molnar said if the num- “Our numbers saw a dip sion to suspend a bi-weekly bers start to decline, the for the planned second fish event until further notice. Legion’s reopening com- and chips, and just didn’t “COVID numbers are mittee and executive become viable for us to going up, and a lot of our would reconvene to dis- continue,” added Molnar. members and people who cuss starting up the Friday “We can’t blame people if eat fish and chips are older event again. they don’t want to come.” and are concerned,” said The longtime Legion [email protected]
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BY ANIL JHALLI doing and she was at the top spending their free time of all our minds when we fundraising,” continued A teenager from Kanata’s thought about this award,” Wood. “We know it hasn’t Katimavik community is said Cassandra Wood, the been easy for her, a lot of her receiving special recog- Ottawa Food Bank’s com- events and things she had nition for her fundraising munity engagement and planned were cancelled. efforts. events coordinator who has We are just thankful of how Ava James-Sidoli, 14, is the been working closely with much of an advocate she 2020 recipient of the Young Ava during her fundrais- has been for us especially Philanthropist Award cour- ing drive. “She really goes during these tough times.” tesy of the Ottawa chap- above and beyond the call Ava is thankful for the rec- ter of the Association of of duty and it’s impressive ognition, but said she isn’t Fundraising Professionals. to see this at a very young doing what she is doing to The grade 10 student at age.” receive awards. Holy Trinity Catholic High Wood said calls for sup- “It does feel good to see School is currently spear- port to the Ottawa Food that people are noticing heading a fundraising cam- Bank have gone up over what I am doing and I am paign where she is raising 300 per-cent during since thankful for this award,” Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Laffin-Sidoli money and collecting food the onset of the COVID-19 said Ava. “But it feels good Ava James-Sidoli launched a fundraising campaign supporting the Ottawa Food Bank. for the Ottawa Food Bank. pandemic. 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BY ANIL JHALLI and to continue that, I am lettering on animal skin since Confederation. of the names of people he more humbled than I am –otherwise known as ve- The eighth book, the knows can be seen in the It’s a role that Richard honoured.” lium paper- using at times War of 1812 Book of pages of the 7th Book of Draffin feels privileged Draffin retired in eatly 23 or 24 karat gold, hon- Remembrance, marks the Remembrance. to hold. 2000 from a near 30-year ouring those who have 200th anniversary of the “This is Canada’s his- For nearly 10 years, the career with the Canadian com before him using peace treaty that ended tory, this is our history,” Beaverbrook resident Armed Forces. He is now methods that have been the combat. said Draffin. “At a certain has been responsible commissioned on be- passed through genera- Draffin said it took point I said to myself this for updating and main- half of Veteran Affairs tions and thousands of almost 11 months to isn’t a hobby anymore so taining Canada’s Books Canada to maintain and years. write 1,600 names for I kept taking what I could of Remembrance which update Canada’s Books of “These practices really the War of 1812 Book of to improve on this craft. holds the names of over Remembrance. preserve the Books for Remembrance. Eventually I got my cre- 120,000 Canadians who With a background in thousands of years,” said “It is very meticulous dentials and was able to have made the ultimate fine arts and a keen in- Photo courtesy of Richard Draffin Draffin. “When they are work,” he said. “You have pursue this.” sacrifice while serving for terest in writing – Draffin Richard Draffin of opened, everything will to be very patient, have Canada in uniform. took to calligraphy. As the Beaverbrook. be as they were when they great technique and I The names that ap- “There’s a story with man responsible for the were laid down.” have spent years working pear in the Books of each name,” said Draffin, upkeep of Canada’s Books A member of the Kanata Of the eight books, the at the craft.” Remembrance can be a 28 year Veteran of the of Remembrance, Draffin branch of the Royal first seven observe over Draffin’s grandfather’s seen in the Canadian Canadian Army. “I am in is assigned to make any Canadian Legion, Draffin 118,000 Canadians who name appears in the Virtual War Memorial at awe of the work that has corrections or additions said he uses mostly tra- have lost their lives while First World War Book of veterans.gc.ca. been done before me, needed. ditional methods of serving for their country Remembrance and some [email protected] Kanata Civic Art Gallery members hoping to engage with public soon BY ANIL JHALLI since March when the shows online, and we were Mlacak Centre closed due worried to see how people Members of the Kanata to the impact of COVID-19. responded.” Civic Art Gallery are gear- “We have moved all our Janis Hall, the chair of the ing up to welcoming shows online, and the re- board of the Kanata Civic members of the public sponse we are getting is Art Gallery, said there are back, but things will look still very positive,” said Judy no plans to host any exhibi- a lot different then before Dana, the Kanata Civic Art tions or shows in the gallery due to ongoing concerns Gallery’s manager of mar- at least for the remainder of surrounding the novel keting and communica- the 2020 due to government coronavirus. tions “We are so happy that guidelines and restrictions The gallery, entirely run people are asking about due to ongoing concerns by a group of artists based artists and inquiring on surrounding COVID-19. in communities across the work they are doing. We The annual Gift of Art Ottawa has been closed have had some successful Show, which generates thousands of dollars for charitable causes across Ottawa and is the Kanata Civic Art Gallery’s premier yearly event, will be held in a virtual setting this year due WANTED - Upstanding Citizens to run for MP/MPP to the current pandemic. Anil Jhalli photo The event runs from Members of the Kanata Civic Art Gallery, board of directors from left to right, Janis Hall, in OTTAWA area ridings. Good communicators, hard November 2 until January Elizabeth Potvin, Judi Miller, Karen Ball, Shelley Irving and Judy Dana. workers. Call CONSENSUS ONTARIO and CONSENSUS 3, and viewings are by ap- CANADA at 519-851-2041 for more information. pointment only. we are artists and COVID and some of us rely on these For more information, www.consensusontario.ca www.consensuscanada.ca “We want to encourage has essentially made it shows for income,” added visit kanatagallery.ca. people to shop local, and hard for us to do our work Hall. [email protected]
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Katie Barley, the recipient with skaters, peers and them that,” continued A.Y. Jackson Secondary “I just want a chance to Concerns over the of the Karen Silverthon professional coaches, the 15-year-old resident School. “I know how compete,” said Roxana. spread of the coronavirus Amateur Coaching Award exemplifies the dedica- of Morgan’s Grant. “It’s so hard I work to compete “I know how hard I have subsequently cancelled for the third time. “We tion, communication empowering to see that I this year and I was real- work and just want a many competitions and have a lot of talented skills and cooperation helped them have a love ly disappointed I didn’t chance to show what I events, halting the 2019- skaters who worked re- required of a program for just getting on the ice get a chance to finish my can do.” 2020 skating season ear- ally hard and couldn’t assistant. and being the best you season…so this fells re- During the 2019-2020 lier than usual. finish because of COVID. Katie, who is in grade can.” ally nice.” skating season, MKSC The executive of the It would have been nice 11 at All Saints Catholic 15-year-old Andrea Roxana Plesa of skaters participated in March Kanata Skating to see everyone and cel- High School, has been Graham of Bridlewood Morgan’s Grant received a total of 285 tests. 258 Club (MKSC) made sure ebrate but I am still hon- skating since she was received a Seniors a Junior Achievement tests were successfully the skaters who work- oured to receive this five-years-old. She said Achievement Award. Award. The 12 year old completed. ing and training hard for award again. Feels really coaching has been an The achievement awards and grade seven student For more information, competition season were special.” interest to her, and once are awarded to the skat- at Jack Donahue Public please visit mkskate.ca. recognized for their on- The award is present- she turns 16- that hap- ers with the most com- School had been training [email protected] going commitment, ed to a MKSC program pens this week- she’s able bined points for test and Rugby star claims BCA sports award S S BY ANIL JHALLI C S A rugby player is the latest recipient of a prestigious sports award courtesy of the P Bridlewood Community Please call 613-883-9190 Association (BCA). Maya Addai, a graduate 14 October 31, 2019 - Community Voice News of Holy Trinity Catholic High School, is the 2020 winner of the Bridlewood •SHRUBS & TREES Community Association’s Paul van Steen Award. 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[email protected] award… It shows that a ABOVE LEFT: Over 80 people participated in the annual lot of work has paid off.” member of the BCA, help- recognize excellence in is a very accomplished Canadian Walk for Veterans at Walter Baker Park in Kanata Presented annually ing organize a number competitive or demon- young woman.” on Saturday, October 19, raising $4,000 for organizations since 2009, the hon- of community-initiated strative sport by a resi- Addai, who is studying supporting veterans and first responders dealing post our is named after Paul events. dent of Bridlewood over at Carleton University OUTDOOR STORAGE traumatic stress disorder. van Steen, a longtime The commemorative the age of 16. and is a member of the Old Second Line Road, Kanata or ABOVE: Brian and Jill Greenwood, who have nearly 50 years Bridlewood resident who trophy is inscribed with “We had quite the de- school’s women’s rugby Monthly Call for Information helped launch a yearly the winner’s name each cision to make,” said team, has represented of combined service with the Canadian Armed Forces, led sports program for chil- year. It is kept in the Eva Margaret Kellaway, the Canada on the national Seasonal rates 613.227.8608 the Canadian Walk for Veterans initiative at the Walter Baker dren as well as many rinks James Community Centre head of the BCA’s sports stage as a member of the Park in Kanata on October 19. throughout the south display cabinet and the committee. “We had under 20 women’s rugby Kanata community. Van recipient also receives some quality nominees team that participated in LEFT: Sheldon Leong (left), the manager of fund development Steen, who died sudden- a $250 cash prize. The this year, and Maya really the 2019 Tri-Nations Cup. with the Multifaith Housing Initiative, Kanata-Carleton MPP ly in 2007, was an active goal of the award is to checked all the boxes. She [email protected] Merrilee Fullerton (middle) and Sammy Sampson (right), a veteran of 21 years with the Canadian Armed Forces, participate in a planting ceremony of the Liberation 75 tulip commemorating the Canadians who served in the Second for community news World War and the 75th anniversary of Canada’s role in the YOUR and information that Liberation of The Netherlands in 1945. The commemoration was one of the highlights of the 2019 Canadian Walk for affects YOU! Veterans at Walter Baker Park earlier this month. VOICE Anil Jhalli photos
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